how to run a translation business? what kind of licence do i need ?

Question

" if anyone can help me find or give me some concrete informations about this kind of business i will be very very very thankful !"

Answer 1

Here are some resources to help you start a translation business:

When In Rome…Start your own translation busines http://www.entrepreneur.com/article/0,4621,274484,00.html
Launching a Translation Career http://www.writing-world.com/international/mirsky.shtml
Life as a Translator http://www.foreignword.com/Articles/Rogers/p2.htm

As for licenses, check with your county for the requirements for starting this business. Translation is often not included in professions that needs to be licensed before it can operate, but it is best to check with your local county.

You may want to consider getting certified by the following organizations:

Institute of Translation and Interpreting (ITI) http://www.iti.org.uk/indexMain.html
American Translators Association (ATA) http://www.atanet.org/
Société française des Traducteurs (SFT) http://www.sft.fr/
US National Association of Judiciary Interpreters and Translators http://www.najit.org/
Institute of Linguists http://www.iol.org.uk/

If you need guidance in starting a business, there are several places that provides help to starting entrepreneurs. Here are places where you may be able to find a mentor:

- Government Mentoring Programs such as SBDCs, which works with community colleges and local business development councils to offer mentoring programs http://www.sba.gov/sbdc/sbdcnear.html ; or the Women's Network for Entrepreneurial Training http://www.sba.gov/womeninbusiness/wnet_roundtables.html
- Volunteer programs such as SCORE http://www.score.org which is composed of mostly retired executives and entrepreneurs
- Formal mentoring programs such as Athena Foundation http://www.athenafoundation.org/programs/globallinks.html , Helzberg Entrepreneurial Mentoring Program http://www.helzbergmentoring.org/HEMP/ , or The Aspen Institute MicroMentor Program http://www.micromentor.org
- Professional organizations such as the National Women’s Business Council http://www.nwbc.gov/Mentoring/programs.html
- Industry and trade associations
- Local business groups, such as the chamber of commerce
- Local chapters of business groups

Answer 2

The best routes to take are to research the process of starting a business as well as the industry you're interested in.

I recommend checking out the SBA, Entrepreneur, The Start Up Journal & Nolo. All 4 are great informational resources for the new/small business owner. I posted links for you in the source box.

Associations may be a good avenue to explore as well. These organizations will address many of the thoughts, questions and concerns you'll inevitably have as well as many you haven't anticipated yet. See the source box for some relevant links.

Research, research, research – this cannot be stressed enough. Read as much as you can about the industry. Here are some book titles that are relevant:

* Becoming a Translator by D. Robinson
* In Other Words by Mona Baker
* The Translator's Handbook, Fifth Revised Edition by Morry Sofer

I also posted links to some free articles in the source box.

Hope that helps! I wish you much success & happiness in all your ventures!

Answer 3

Compared to offline businesses, the investment required to start an online business is minimal. A popular way of earning money on the internet is by providing information and services. This can be monetised by advertising or charging a subscription. You can also make money online by selling products on auction websites like eBay or through your own website. More information available at http://tinyurl.com/syw6m

Answer 4

For basic translations you can join ATA American transllators association. http://www.atanet.org/ you do not need this but it will help give you credentials and increase the likelihood of success. If you are doing translations for specific industries there are training certificate programs available.
You will need a business license to start the business however.
Good luck!